November 4th - The Bulls defeated the Knicks 135-125. Gidis was in red-hot form, recording a near triple-double with 32 points, 10 rebounds, and 9 assists.

At the start of the game, the Knicks got off to a strong start, establishing a lead thanks to Brunson's outside shooting. The Bulls adjusted quickly, with Gidi and Vucevic combining to launch a comeback, and their bench players rallied late in the first quarter to go on a 9-2 run and take the lead.

In the second quarter, the Bulls continued their strong offensive, with Gidi having a hot hand from beyond the arc, hitting four three-pointers in the quarter to help the team score 72 points at halftime, extending their lead to 19 points.

After switching sides, the Knicks took over the game with Towns, who attacked the paint and scored 15 points in the quarter, gradually closing the gap. Despite this, the Bulls were able to stabilize the situation thanks to Gidi's playmaking and DeRozan's crucial mid-range jumpers.

In the final quarter, the Knicks hit consecutive three-pointers, narrowing the gap to just 2 points at one point. However, Gidi and Vucevic scored in crucial moments to stabilize the situation. Ultimately, the Bulls defeated the Knicks 135-125 , securing their fifth consecutive win to start the season.

Bulls player statistics

Gidi 32 points, 10 rebounds, 9 assists; Vucevic 26 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists; Dawsum 22 points, 4 rebounds, 9 assists; Boozerlis 13 points, 1 assist; Huerter 12 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals; Smith 10 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 blocks; Williams 9 points, 1 rebound, 3 assists

Knicks player statistics

Brunson had 29 points, 2 rebounds, and 7 assists; Anunoby had 26 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists; Bridges had 23 points, 4 rebounds, and 6 assists; Towns had 22 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 assists; McBride had 8 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 assists; Clarkson had 6 points, 1 rebound, and 2 assists; and Robinson had 4 points, 11 rebounds, and 2 assists.